I had my hip replacement about 10 weeks ago. I've been aware of all the warnings about dislocation with bending or twisting...yada yada yada.
I was just wondering how many of you who have had hip replacements, have actually dislocated their hip? I almost did it just now when I leaned over and picked something up while sitting in my chair. I felt it move and almost pop. Scared me, and hurt a fair bit too.
I can check with my dad.. he had his hip replaced in January.. and is dancing and taking tough surf pounding on his boat......... you will always need to be careful about not going too far with the hip. I do know of one woman who has had several dislocations...all because she moved past 90 degreesThanks buckeye and babs, I guess I'll have to become more aware of what I am doing and not just move without thinking like I used to. It feels so good that I don't thnk sometimes and just do things without realizing. I'll just have to become 'aware' of my body and how I move itl.
Hi Pam, am happy to hear from you, you TED stockinged, sexy woman!! Sounds as if recovery has gone well. I don't know much about hip replacements, so no advice there. Just wanted to say hi. LindyPam, it is so good to hear you are feeling so well that you completely forget about being careful! How wonderful to move again! I also don't know anything about hip replacements but just wanted to say how happy I am for you! I hope all continues to go smoothly for you and you stay well and located!
Good to hear that you are back on you feet Pam. I'd say that with further Physio the worry of dislocation will subside.
Your only a short time out from the Op at the moment.
I've never had a problem with dislocation and I had both hips replaced. When I wasn't flaring, I put a hell of a beating on them too and there is absolutely no radiographic evidence of loosening. I was told that during the initial recovery dislocation is a big concern but after proper rehab the muscles should be strong enough to hold everything in place nicely which is exacly what Bodak just said.
Congrats on the new hip! I hope it works as well for you as mine has for me.
I dislocated my second hip replacement about 9 or 10 weeks after my surgery. Dummy me was walking on uneven ground and tripped. I tried to stand bcause I hadn't realized what I'd done. I thought I had fallen in a way as to not to do any damage such as dislocation. I found out I could not stand. A passerby had seen me and called an ambulance because I was pretty heavy at the time and no one was around to help get me up. By this time I was in quite a bit of pain. Long story short...my surgeon put my hip back in and I went home the next morning. It was painful for a couple of days but nothing tylenol couldn't help.
As everyone has been saying, after a while, the tendons and muscles start to tighten up around the hip joint and you will get more bend from your hip. Going past the 90 degree point has not been a problem for me for quite a long time but i do know my limit. Most docs and PTs advise against it and for safeties sake, it's a good idea to protect your replacements in every way possible. Everyone is different.
Pammy I forgot to ask what material is your hip made of? Is it a metal ball with a plastic liner? Mine are both ceramic on ceramic which I was told may last 20 years or more depending on the level of abuse I put on them. It's been three years since the left one and I'm still going. My ortho told me to come back in three years or 10,000 miles whichever comes first. (he's a car nut like me and thinks he's funny) Having it done was one of the best decisions I ever made. I hope once your recovery is done you will feel the same way too.